What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer - Workplace position at Gensler?
As a Gensler Senior Designer in our Workplace practice area, your job is to combine creativity and technical skills with a thorough understanding of the Design, in order to produce highly creative, environmentally conscious and budget responsive spaces for clients. You should have exceptional conceptual design skills, a background in workplace design or interior architecture and a portfolio of innovative design concepts.
You must be an integral part of your teams and actively foster a respectful, creative and inspiring design environment.
What You Will Do
Lead interior design assignments that include detailed programming, conceptual design, space planning, schematic design, and design development
Provide strategically minded design leadership and support for organization, production and execution of design projects
Participate in design iterations with team members in generating, 3D modeling, utilizing Revit, Sketchup, Enscape and/or other modeling or rendering software in conjunction with Adobe Creative Suite
Lead and participate in generating interior architectural, finish and reflected ceiling plans, elevations and details along with corresponding specifications and schedules
Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators to realize design and budgetary goals of the client
Guide and mentor junior designers, assisting in leading multiple projects at a high level, working in a collaborative manner with other design and technical staff
Lead and contribute to office activities, help communicate key firm initiatives and learning programs
Work closely with your team and across the office and firm, to promote and model an inter-disciplinary design approach that enhances Gensler's culture of design quality and excellence
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design or Architecture
8 years of relevant interior design experience in corporate workplace with corresponding portfolio demonstrating various phases of project work
Be prepared to show examples of Programming, Schematic, & Design Development, as well as finished project photos
Ability to communicate and present design concepts and rationales
Ability to iterate to address client requests, budget considerations, existing or new architectural opportunities or constraints or other impacts on design concept
NCIDQ certified is preferred but not required
Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts
Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, and/or other modeling software
Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and proper specifications and procurement of same
Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
Flexibility to focus on a single client with multiple projects in various stages of development
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Awareness Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
Gensler celebrates diversity and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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